About
Paul Parsons is a Portfolio Manager and Analyst in Northcape Capital’s Australian Equities team, based in Sydney, NSW. He is responsible for managing Australian share portfolios and providing in-depth research and analysis for various Australian equities funds, including those offered in partnership with Warakirri. Paul joined Northcape in 2011 and has over 14 years of investment management experience, focusing on identifying quality companies with strong competitive advantages, regardless of short-term market sentiment.
His investment coverage spans diversified financials, insurance, and toll roads, and he is particularly noted for a value-driven approach that seeks mispriced companies expected to outperform the market over the medium term. Paul’s expertise lies in conducting rigorous research without specific sector or style bias, although his team assignments and specializations include the sectors mentioned above.
Paul holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Newcastle and is a Chartered Accountant, underpinning his analytical and financial expertise. Throughout his career, he has managed significant assets—including over A$8 billion as part of the broader Northcape team—and contributed to the development of robust peer-reviewed portfolio construction processes at Northcape, which have delivered value-added returns across Australian equities.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Northcape Capital | Portfolio Manager | Jan 2011 to Present | — | 
| Atrium Investment Management | Co-Founder and Portfolio Manager | Jan 2009 to Jan 2011 | — | 
| PMA Investment Advisors | Fund Manager | Jan 2006 to Jan 2009 | — | 
| CP2 Limited | Investment Analyst | Jan 2002 to Jan 2006 | — | 
| Westpac | Senior Analyst, Treasury | Jan 1999 to Jan 2002 | — | 
| Deloitte Australia | Senior Analyst | Jan 1996 to Jan 1999 | — | 
Education
University of Newcastle
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Economics
1993 — 1995
Others at Northcape Capital PTY LTD (8)
| Name | Role | Location | 
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio Manager | Sydney, NSW, Australia | |
| CCameron Robson | Senior Analyst | Melbourne, Australia | 
| Responsible Investment Analyst | Sydney, NSW, Australia | |
| Managing Director | Sydney, NSW, Australia | |
| Equity Analyst | Sydney, Australia | |
| Portfolio Manager | Australia | |
| Portfolio Manager | Sydney, NSW, Australia | |
| WWendy Herringer | Portfolio Manager | London, United Kingdom |